Water Front Homestay

Located in Admiralty Bay, in the French Pass region (Western Marlborough Sounds), Hamilton Cottage Homestay is newly built and offers a rare opportunity to experience this private, north-facing waterfront property for the first time. The beach is just a 20-meter walk from the cottage, perfect for a swim or to launch the boat.

Hamilton Cottage is approximately two hours’ drive from Nelson or Blenheim via the French Pass-Port Ligar road into the Marlborough Sounds. D’Urville Island is only a 20-minute boat ride away.

Pricing & Availability

• Rate: $390.00 per night up to 7 nights. ( discount nightly rate after exceeding 7 night stay)
• Maximum occupancy: 4 people. Additional numbers and cost on request.
• Minimum stay: 2 nights
• Bedding: One Queen size double bed, two large size single beds. No charge for additional infants sleeping with parents.
• Payment: Payment deposit/bond to the amount of $390.00 to be paid at booking. No refunds for cancellations within 14 days of the booked start date unless due to special circumstances (e.g., weather restrictions to the property). Deposit/Bond refundable at end of stay, (conditions apply) i.e. damage, cleaning, Quest are expected to leave the property clean and tidy.
• Full Payment; To be paid in full prior to 14 days of occupancy.

Availability Notice: Not available between December 15th and January 15th.
Please text 0274393337 or call to check availability of canceled bookings for other preferred dates to register. (first in bases)

Cottage Access & Vacate Times

• Check-in: From 2:00 PM
• Check-out: Prior to 11:00 AM.
  If out fishing on the last day, guests must vacate the property by 5:30 PM.

Property Policies

• Only paying guests are permitted on the property.
• Strictly NO animals allowed.

Extra Costs:

• Cleaning Charge: $75.00 will come out of the Bond
  (Refundable if the cottage and property are left clean and tidy.)
• Rubbish Removal: Quest are expected to remove all rubbish.
• Bedding; sheets and covers: Supplied and to remain at property.
• Towels: $50.00 will be charged for each missing towel and taken from Bond. 4 towels only will be supplied to quest, all towels to remain at the property.

Facilities:

• Large outdoor deck, outdoor dinning table.
• Covered in cooking area.
• Queen double bed at main level; two large single beds on the upper level.
• Separate toilet with vanity.
• Separate shower.
• Hot and cold water (drinkable water via ultraviolet treatment)
• No TV.
• Starlink internet access provided (free)
• Fridge and small freezer.
• Microwave
• Cooktop
• Coffee machine for Dolce Gusto capsule type.
• Jug
• Toaster
• Normal kitchen utensils
• Bait/fish freezer and filleting table.
• Cray fish copper cooker is available

What You Can Expect to Enjoy at Hamilton Cottage:

• Safe swimming and snorkeling at the beach— you may even be lucky enough to swim with the dolphins that frequent the bay.
• Canoe fishing if you have one.
• Spin fishing for kids to catch Kahawai and Gurnard from the beach.
• Glowworms
• Star watch at night.
• A variety of bird life on the property, including owls and penguins.

Boat Trailer Access:

• Boats can be launched from the beach. 4WD recommended.
• Durville Island fishing and diving is 15minutes by boat.
• The driveway down to cottage is suitable for boats up to 7 meters of the Te Towaka – Port Ligar rd; 4WD and braked trailers are recommended. (For larger boats, please inquire first.)

Bookings:

Reviews from Our Guests!

‘Wow, what a treat! My father and I spent the night in this unique accommodation. Graham was an excellent host, providing fresh home-grown fruit, eggs and milk. The kitchen had everything we needed and more. The cabin was immaculate, had comfy beds, couches and top-notch facilities. Located on a beautiful private beach with views to die for.

I use a lot of holiday accommodation and this place is right up there with the best. I would highly recommend this little piece of paradise to everyone. Thank you so much Graham and well done on creating such a special cabin.’
– Carmen.